Furniture market slowdown
Global Furniture Industry Health Check: Is the Market Growing, Slowing or Restructuring?
Is the global furniture industry growing, slowing or restructuring? TFT assesses housing demand, consumer spending, factory capacity, freight rates, retail performance and business confidence.
Furniture Stands Alone in Year-over-Year Decline as U.S. Retail Sales Shift Away From Big-Ticket Home Purchases
Furniture was reportedly the only major U.S. retail category to post a year-over-year decline in July 2026. Although store sales increased 0.3% from June, they remained approximately 2.7% below last year, highlighting continuing pressure from cautious consumers, weak housing-related demand and changing retail channels.
Global Furniture Alert: Major U.S. Chain Files for Bankruptcy & Closes Stores — How It Affects the Industry
In a major shake-up for the global furniture retail scene, American Signature Inc. — the parent company of Value City Furniture — has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and announced the closure of more than 30 stores across the United States.